Mankato East, shown celebrating a 7-1 win over Cretin-Derham Hall in the 2024 Class 3A softball championship game, could win a third consecutive title this season. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Brainerd: I’m bullish on pitching and Brainerd has one of the state’s best in senior 6-footer Mya Tautges, who is bound for the University of St. Thomas. She’s already been in two state tournaments this year (swimming, where she won the Class 2A 50 freestyle, and basketball). This is shaping up to be the year of the [Brainerd] Warrior.

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